2017 Governors Cup

H82bogey · Jul 18, 2017

Who is all fishing this year?

My partner and I will be up Thursday pre-fishing.

I assume if V is in the event, we are all fishing for 2nd place.

DirtyMike · Jul 18, 2017

Nope. Hoping to convince the wife to go to the weigh in on day two.

Marbleyes · Jul 18, 2017

I wish but unfortunately my partner sent it in too late. It's the first year it was his responsibility...lesson learned. Hopefully the weather is decent and not like last years second day shit show. I will be envious of you guys fishing it and you guys will not be getting the annual donation (registration fee) from me and my partner. Hopefully next year we will be donating again. Good luck guys. The east end of sakakawea is a different animal.

DirtyMike · Jul 18, 2017

Marbleyes said:
I wish but unfortunately my partner sent it in too late. It's the first year it was his responsibility...lesson learned. Hopefully the weather is decent and not like last years second day shit show. I will be envious of you guys fishing it and you guys will not be getting the annual donation (registration fee) from me and my partner. Hopefully next year we will be donating again. Good luck guys. The east end of sakakawea is a different animal.

I didn't even send in. Mark my words, I'll be there next year.

Vollmer · Jul 18, 2017

Yup, I'll be there. Get no pre-fishing this year.
Such is life.

Flatrock · Jul 18, 2017

Marbleyes said:
I wish but unfortunately my partner sent it in too late. It's the first year it was his responsibility...lesson learned.

It's damn near impossible to trust anybody! Finding a wife is damn near easier than finding a rock solid hunting and fishing partner.

wildeyes · Jul 18, 2017

V almost better not pre-fishing. The way it sounds you fish the lake so you know spots. Looks like 15-20 ft is a good depth Just go fishing. I'm betting on a top 10 just saying.

Vollmer · Jul 18, 2017

wildeyes said:
V almost better not pre-fishing. The way it sounds you fish the lake so you know spots. Looks like 15-20 ft is a good depth Just go fishing. I'm betting on a top 10 just saying.

I'll take that bet. ha

wildeyes · Jul 18, 2017

Some of the best fishing in tourys for me was when i did some pre fishing and just went fishing good luck to all you in it.

DirtyMike · Jul 18, 2017

How many boats in the field?

Vollmer · Jul 18, 2017

ndfinfan · Jul 18, 2017

Looked at the boundaries earlier today on the tournament page...west edge to Berthold Bay. 250 boats from the embankment to that west edge...the start should be fun to watch!;:;popcorn

DirtyMike · Jul 18, 2017

That's a lot of Jorts.

H82bogey · Jul 18, 2017

They extended the boundary this year. In the past you could only go as far west as the west point of Douglas. Nice to have a few more miles to fish.

Although in years past, I think majority of the boats could be found in Steinke, Douglas, and Garrison Bay.

Just praying the forecast for Friday changes. No T-storms wanted.

sweeney · Jul 18, 2017

my favorite part of this tournament was always the shotgun start

Fishmission · Jul 18, 2017

Haven't finished it in a while (2008) but we were able to go all the way to the west bank of Nishu bay that year

Honkerherms · Jul 18, 2017

sweeney said:
my favorite part of this tournament was always the shotgun start

From the Game and Fish page: STANDARD PROVISIONS FOR A
FISHING CONTEST (TOURNAMENT) PERMIT
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RECOMMENDATIONS

3. Requireall participants to wear life jackets upon take-off. This is a good safetymeasure and provides a positive message to non-tournament anglers. Also, due tosafety concerns, the Department strongly discourages ‘shotgun’ style take offs.Instead numbered flights with idle-speed single-file exits from launching sitesare strongly recommended.
I know its not mandatory, but it is recommended. I have never seen the start, but is it a shot gun start?

Honkerherms
Jeff

Vollmer · Jul 18, 2017

In waves, yes. Not ALL at once.

RustyTackleBox · Jul 18, 2017

in a single file line you do not want to be the last one to leave... you will meet some wicked walleye action real quick (DWC)... shot gun start at the gov cup isn't bad because everyone is going different directions and the mouth of the bay is plenty big to accommodate the boats

tikkalover · Jul 18, 2017

They go out in 4 flights. I believe 1/2 hour apart. Good luck to all entrants, and be SAFE. Going to try and make Fridays weigh in, and will defiantly be at Saturday's.

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